The Director of Sixth Form role is an exciting opportunity for experienced leaders to build on the considerable strengths of the Sixth Form of one of the leading Schools in the UK. Working under the Second Master, the Director of Sixth Form will represent the Sixth Form and play a strategic role in the development of the School. They will play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring continued success for the School, as well as working with members of the Joint Leadership Team towards greater alignment and parity of pupil experience between KES and KEHS.
KES provides an intellectually stimulating, rich and varied education in which pupils from a wide range of backgrounds excel and thrive. The School is one of the most diverse independent schools in the UK.
Pupils currently study the IB curriculum. The last examinations for IB will take place in summer 2026. From September 2025, A Levels will form the Sixth Form curriculum, alongside a wider curriculum which includes Theory of Knowledge. The postholder will need to liaise closely with the Director of IB as pupils complete their IB studies, but experience of the IB curriculum is not required.
Duties are not exhaustive but likely to include the following and whatever is reasonably expected of the postholder.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to Louise Leigh – (Acting) Second Master by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 18 June 2025; however, applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.
First round interviews will provisionally take place in the week commencing 25 June 2025.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact HR on kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk
King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available, we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
